Turn Purple 2 Blue

NC Phonebanks - conversations that matter with voters in NC
2026-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Massachusetts
During this critical election cycle, we will be making high-impact calls for Roy Cooper for US Senate, Justice Anita Earls, and State House candidates. We will partner with two grassroots groups, Down Home NC and Carolina Federation, to support their endorsed candidates. We will be having impactful conversations which will inspire voters to get to the polls in November, and we need your help.

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Your volunteer work has value – join our phenomenal online community of phonebank volunteers – if you have helped in the past – thank you and we look forward to seeing you again! And if you haven’t phoned with us yet, well then welcome and come aboard!

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday nights!

Rise Up, Sing Out-Find One Near You
2026-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Massachusetts
Trump will be marking his birthday once again with made-for-tv spectacle. This time, instead of emulating dictators with a military parade, he’ll be playing Roman emperor with a cage match for his amusement at the White House.

The Committee for the First Amendment, with enthusiastic support from the No Kings Coalition, will be counterprogramming his little stunt with a nationally livestreamed concert featuring prominent activists and musicians.

But ours won’t be mere spectacle. We’re inviting folks to host house parties around the country to build local power around anti-authoritarian defiance. Lots of Indivisible groups already have events planned, but you don’t need to be a group leader to invite a few friends over and use our organizing toolkit to plan local actions.

And for those who tune in on their own, we’ll be offering calls to action around voting, election protection, and defense of our First Amendment rights.

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Host a Watch Party

You can find more info at the Rise Up and Sing Out website.

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Postcarding for the Midterms
2026-06-15 18:45 - 20:45 | United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446
Every week we’ll have postcards to go to midterm swing states. You’ll be writing cards to Maine, North Carolina, PA and others. Calls to action will vary. We promise you can count on writing a tested message to a crucial voter.

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Gun Violence Prevention on the Ballot
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
You’ve probably seen signature collectors out in force for the ten campaigns currently collecting to get questions on the November ballot.

But what you need to remember is that there are *11* potential questions, as one question is already guaranteed a spot on the ballot.

That’s because the gun lobby in the state collected signatures for a referendum on MA’s 2024 gun safety omnibus bill. It’s critical to remember as well that you vote YES to keep the law.

But what’s in the bill anyway? And why is this so important? Join us on Monday, June 15, at 7 pm to learn more about the Vote Yes for a Safe MA campaign and how to get involved.

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Strategic Thinking: Key Races Democrats Must Win in November
2026-06-15 19:00 - 20:30 | United Parish in Brookline, 15 Marion St, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446
Democrats are still favored to flip the House, despite the Callais and Virginia Supreme Court Decisions, as will be explained. Thereafter, the key competitive districts that—if won—will allow Democrats to flip the House will be discussed. Finally, though less likely, flipping the Senate may be possible; plus, it is essential that Democrats make progress in 2026 in order to capture the Senate in 2028.

Ed Loechler is a co-founder and data cruncher for Force Multiplier. He’ll walk us through how he uses numbers to choose races where time and money can be invested wisely.

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Standout at Framingham ISAP Office
2026-06-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Lifetime Fitness Parking Lot, 490 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701
Join us as we draw attention to the invasive cruelty of ICE’s ISAP program. The Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) utilizes private contractors to surveil and monitor undocumented neighbors via biometric scans and ankle monitors.

Park at Life Time Fitness. Protest on public sidewalk facing the intersection at 10 Speen St. Signs welcome.

Texting Tuesdays | Virtual Text Bank
2026-06-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
Join us on Zoom at 6pm ET/5pm CT every week as we gather to drive change through digital organizing. Our texting campaigns will give you the opportunity to engage residents across the U.S. while empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Last year, we sent over 19 million texts educating residents on local elections, environmental justice, police reform, health care, and so much more! During the event we will provide training, discuss our latest texting campaign, and we will take action.

A basic Zoom account is required to register.

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Phone Bank to Protect Voting Rights
2026-06-16 18:00 - 20:00
Join Common Cause for an important phone bank as we mobilize voters to take action against dangerous legislation in state houses and Congress. We will focus on the most urgent campaigns that need our help. Some of these campaigns may include stopping bills that will make it harder for millions of Americans—especially students, seniors, and veterans—to cast their ballots. We need your help to ensure voters across the country call their elected representatives and make their voices heard.

No prior experience is necessary—our team will provide full training at the start of each shift!

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What to Expect:

A step-by-step walkthrough of our Phone Dialer tools.

Expert tips on effective communication with voters.

Opportunities to ask questions and connect with other like-minded volunteers.

Sign up today and take the first step toward empowering voters and protecting democracy in 2025!

Bear Witness- Protest and Food Drive Wednesdays at ICE
2026-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803
Updated with New Carpool and Parking Information!

BEARING WITNESS STANDOUT SCHEDULE AND GUIDELINES

Above all, we are committed to nonviolence.

The standout takes place every Wednesday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From 11 am to noon, Bearing Witness organizers and special guest speakers address those gathered and discuss a variety of immigration-related topics.

From noon-12:30 pm, the loudspeakers are turned toward the ICE building and those gathered are invited to come up to the microphone and read parts of the U.S. Constitution.

From 12:30-1 p.m., the crowd turns and marches down District Avenue to Mall Road, where we stand with our signs, sing and chant, and wave to passing motorists.

We ALWAYS stand peacefully with signs outside the ICE facility.

We ALWAYS hold signs with supportive messages about immigrants and/or against ICE. We do not focus on other issues.

We do not block the entrance, approach ICE agents, or block traffic on District Avenue.

We DO NOT stand in restricted areas as designated by Burlington police.

We IGNORE and do not engage with “counter protestors,” those who are supporters of ICE.

INTERACTIONS WITH DETAINEES AND ICE OFFICIALS

Immigrants who are fortunate to leave the facility have shown gratitude for our presence and some share their stories with us.

ICE agents tend to cover their faces with masks, many record us with their phones, others give a smug smile or laugh, though they rarely say anything.

The security officers stationed at the front of the building have not bothered us to date.

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BEARING WITNESS CARPOOL SERVICE

We have a NEW volunteer-led carpool, which operates from a few nearby parking lots. Availability is limited so sign up in advance is highly recommended, but not required. You can request a ride – or volunteer to be a driver – using this link (you will receive an email with full details about parking, etc.): https://tally.so/r/GxrQkO

OTHER PARKING OPTIONS

Other than the carpool option, parking remains an issue for attendees. Please note that you will likely be towed if you park in any private lots along District Avenue or at the Burlington Mall. National Development, owners of The District properties along District Avenue, have contracted with Hunter Security Services and Murray’s Towing and will tow cars suspected of parked to attend the standout.

Parking is no longer allowed at the AMC Burlington lot.

The MBTA 350 bus runs from the Alewife T stop to Burlington Mall Road. Exit the bus at the “Burlington Mall Road” stop, opposite NE Executive Park, which is at the intersection of Mall Road and District Avenue.

If you prefer a shorter bus ride, you can drive to Burlington and park at the United Church of Christ (6 Lexington St., Burlington) or Temple Shalom Emeth (16 Lexington St., Burlington) and walk to the 350 bus stop at the intersection of Cambridge Street and Bedford Street.

SIGNS FOR THE STANDOUT

Due to the ongoing parking issues, we recommend that standout attendees do not bring their own signs (it clearly shows the towing company that you’re heading to the standout).

Instead, please consider borrowing a sign from the large selection offered by Bearing Witness at each Wednesday standout. Upon arrival ask any safety marshall (wearing an orange vest) for the location of the box of signs. At the conclusion of the standout, please return the signs to the box.

If you choose to bring a sign — and if you use our new carpool service feel free to bring a sign — please remember that this is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility and is not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues, while outside the ICE facility we must remain focused on immigration. Our goal is to come together across any political differences to show our collective support for immigrants and their rights.

Need help or ideas for making a sign? Follow these tips!

Bearing Witness attendees Tina & Jay continue to collect food pantry donations to help local immigrant families. You can drop off unopened food/health/household items by the tree.

de-ICE Citizens Bank Standout
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Citizens Bank, 315 Harvard St, Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446
Join us for a peaceful standout each Wednesday and Saturday calling on Citizens Bank to stop financing private prison corporations that build and operate ICE detention centers, where immigrants are held in abusive and inhumane conditions.

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We will have leaflets to share with customers and passersby. Participants are encouraged to bring signs demanding that Citizens Bank stop funding ICE prisons.

This is an easy, accessible action—come and help build community pressure Citizens for change.

Wicked Wednesday Postcard Party 2026
2026-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Panera Bread-Pembroke, 152 Church St, Pembroke, Massachusetts, 02359
The Good Troublemakers of Southeastern Mass meet on the third Wednesday afternoon of each month for a postcard party in Pembroke. The Troublemakers request that you RSVP so that we can prepare the appropriate number of resources. If you can’t make it on Wednesday, please check out our Friday and Tuesday parties.

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Postcard Pick-up & Writing Party
2026-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Reuben Hoar Public Library, 35 Shattuck St, Littleton, Massachusetts, 01460
Pick up postcards or join us at the library to write postcards to voters in other states to lay the groundwork for winning the 2026 Midterms. Campaigns will vary from voter registration to messaging to election information. Join us for great conversation while we write. Postcards are a great way to connect with voters!

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De-ICE Citizens Bank
2026-06-17 17:30 - 18:30 | Citizens Bank-Malden, 876 Main St, Malden, Massachusetts, 02148
Citizens Bank is the only major bank financing the country’s 2 largest prison companies. There’s no excuse: other big banks have found ways to say no to funding these lawless human cages.

Join Indivisible in Melrose Wakefield and Beyond for their new weekly rally. See more about this initiative

Democratic Debate - Norfolk District Attorney Debate
2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Medfield High School Auditorium, 88 R South Street, Medfield, Massachusetts, 02052
Come listen and learn about the Democrats running for District Attorney in Norfolk County.

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Do you care about Bail Reform? Over-incarceration?

Working Families Party Mass Call: What's Next
2026-06-17 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
Join the Working Families Party Mass Call!

This is a moment of converging crises. War abroad, rising costs at home, and a political system that too often answers to billionaires instead of working people. On this mass call, we’ll talk honestly about what’s happening, what working people are experiencing, and why the answer is organizing. We’ll hear from movement leaders and candidates about the road ahead and how we build the power to put working-class people in charge.

We will plan and take action together and hear about what’s coming up next in our work to build the working families bloc in Congress this year.

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Justice 4 All Thursdays
2026-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Burlington ICE Enforcement & Removal Operations Office, 1000 District Avenue, Burlington, MA, 01803
Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN) invites you to stand in solidarity with immigrants and resistance to ICE and their cruel and lawless detention of our neighbors Thursdays from 11am-1pm. Regardless of any other political views, you are welcome to join us and demand Justice 4 All so long as you do so non-violently.

Our friends at Bearing Witness have been hosting gatherings at this location for many weeks. We are an unaffiliated group, but very much aligned with their values and mission. Our goal is to add to the total number of hours that citizens stand in non-violent opposition to the deplorable detainment conditions at this location. If you have been to Bearing Witness on Wednesdays, we would love to have you at Justice 4 All Thursdays.

Schedule

11:00-11:30 Welcome; music; announcements11:30-12:30 Stand with signs along District Ave12:30-1:00 Optional short march down to Mall Rd.

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Time to Re-Stock

Comfort Cart Running Low on Food Staples

Now that it is a 5-day/week operation, the Comfort Cart can run low on food quickly. Please consider bringing a bag of food or donating cash using the Venmo QR below.

Your generosity is always appreciated﻿. Thank you!

Weather

All attendees are ultimately responsible for making their own decisions about travel. The organizers are going to use the following guidelines to modify or cancel events in advance. A sudden change in conditions just before or during events, such as a tornado warning or severe thunderstorm warning, could happen and organizers will do their best to communicate any decisions appropriately.

No change to event:Normal to heavy RainWindy, but no warningsLight snow on ground, but not falling

Cancel:Burlington schools cancelledTemp/Wind Chill < 20FStorm advisory with snow or high wind predictedFreezing rain falling or predicted

Shorten event in advance, limit to standout:Temp/Wind Chill < 30FTemp Ok, but ground wetDeep snow in grassy area, sidewalks clear

What happens at this ICE office?

ICE personnel depart from District Ave. in unmarked vans with tinted windows on missions to abduct immigrants across New England. Immigrants may also show up at the office for appointments. The facility on District Ave was never intended to be a detention center, yet immigration lawyers and media interviews reveal that people are now being housed here in conditions that have been called “abysmal” and “unsanitary.”

What to expect at Justice 4 All?

We are committed to nonviolence, and we stand peacefully with signs outside the facility. We do not block the entrance, we do not physically approach ICE agents as they walk to/from the parking lot, and we do not block traffic on District Ave.

Signs

This is a very targeted action outside the ICE facility, so it’s not the venue for protesting other causes. Even though we care deeply about other issues, while outside ICE we must remain focused on immigration.

Parking and other tips

For those with mobility challenges, please keep in mind that the lots closest to ICE — the FAA lot beside ICE and the BAE Systems lot directly across the street from ICE — have both been blocked off. There are restaurants nearby (Clover, Pressed Cafe, Chipotle) to get food and use the bathroom.

Before arriving, please consider your own self-preservation (citizenship status) and self-care (sunscreen, hydration, etc.).

If you would like to receive updates on Justice4All Thursdays and reminders of our events, please add your email below to join our list. We’re excited to reinforce the work of our friends at Bearing Witness and to support our immigrant neighbors. We hope that you will join us.

See you in Burlington!

~Justice4All Thursdays organizers and the Greater Assabet Indivisible Network

What's the Plan
2026-06-18 15:00 - 16:00
The chaos out of the White House is meant to overwhelm us. Our antidote is community. Join Indivisible co-founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin every Thursday to break down the week’s biggest political stories, answer your questions, and map out strategies for taking action.

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This is people-powered politics in real time. Questions can be submitted via the Q&A function during the live event.

Real talk. Real people. Real action. That’s the plan.

Block by Block - Phone Bank with SURJ! (Win Primaries for Progressive Champions in CA, ME & MI!)
2026-06-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Virtual Event – Join from Anywhere
Come phone bank with SURJ!

We are now in a decisive phase of the fight against authoritarianism, the threat is real and the stakes are high. And people are fighting back. Millions have protested, and we’ve watched powerful organizing coming out of Minneapolis, Chicago, and other cities that have borne the brunt of ICE’s assaults on our communities. Mass anger exists, but mass organization does not yet exist at the scale needed to win. Movements become real when they reach millions: organized, trained, and acting together.

Come take action with SURJ! We’ll be calling voters about primary races working to elect progressive champions in key states and districts to ultimately take back BOTH the House and Senate this November. These races include:

Randy Villegas, who is a 30-year old son of immigrants and activist for immigrant rights in his area. He is an elected school board trustee in Visalia, CA and political science professor who is running to represent California’s 22nd congressional district, representing Bakersfield and portions of the central valley.

Graham Platner, who is a Marine, U.S. Army veteran, and oyster farmer running to be the next Senator to represent Maine.

Will Lawrence, who is an organizer and coalition-builder with experience speaking truth to power and getting results at the local, state and federal level running to represent Michigan Congressional District 7 in Lansing.

Come as you are! No experience needed! Full training & lots of support included!

Candidate Schedule:

Villegas for CA Congressional District 22 – 5/23 5/28, 5/30, 6/2 (Election day)

Platner for Senator in ME – 6/6

Lawrence for MI Congressional District 7 – 6/14, 6/18

Candidate TBD – 6/20

Logistics:

These phone banks are online on the Zoom platform. Log into the call on Zoom on your computer and bring your phone to make the calls (if you only have one device, still come!).

We have a robust training on the call to give you all the information you need — a script, technical support, and coaching throughout.

Returners can start early.

You will receive an email with orientation materials ahead of time.

Please note the time zone for call time.

Feeling Unsure?

Our model works – learn from the best! Our phonebanks have one of the highest rates of success in the country. No matter whether you’re brand new caller or a seasoned organizer, if you join our banks, you can trust that you are putting your effort into a method that works. And you’ll get to learn powerful organizing skills from seasoned leaders!

Our conversations are based on open-ended questions and deep listening. You do not need to be an expert on the issues or a candidate – our phone banks are successful because we deeply connect with voters and make them feel heard.

Want to hear what a phonebank is like? Check out this video interviewing SURJ phonebankers.

Context:

As Trump and republicans defund the social safety net and peddle more racist lies, millions of people are increasingly feeling the effects of the billionaire agenda. We know this fight is on multiple fronts, and this fall we have an opportunity to harness the energy of the streets and rising resentment towards November’s elections – to not only wrest power from MAGA, but to put candidates in office who are willing to stand up to Trump and fight for working class people. BOTH the House AND Senate are in play for Democrats to take back control and this year we aim to put progressive working class champions in a position to WIN.

For the last six years, SURJ’s phone banking program has grown to be one of the strongest in the country, reaching millions of working class people with our vision of finding our shared interest in standing alongside people of color and rejecting white supremacy. This year is an opportunity to deliver strategic blows to the MAGA agenda and throw down a gauntlet to force the Democratic Party to reckon with true progressive, working class fighters.

To do this, we’re focusing on key House districts in California and New York between April and June in addition to a critical Senate race in Maine. In July and August we will shift focus to primaries for key House districts in Minnesota and Michigan.

These races will affect millions of working class people this year. Our work on Primary races this spring and summer will set us up to add more progressive champions to the halls of congress and take back power this November. We will continue to build power to stop MAGA, by supporting unapologetically progressive working class champions. Alongside our partners across the country, this is the time for our movements to offer a bold vision and bring our people into it.

About SURJ:

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) is the largest organization in the country that explicitly organizes white communities for justice. Instead of choosing racism, silence, or complicity, we help white communities choose justice. We have thousands of national members and 150+ chapters across the US and Canada.

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Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Concord Museum’s courtyard, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Concord Museum’s collection.

Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 pm.

Co-sponsored by The Robbins House.

$15 Concord Museum Members | $25 Non-Members

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Monthly Training and Huddle-Maynard
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:30 | Maynard-Private Address, Maynard, Massachusetts
This a local Indivisible Maynard Area event.

We meet monthly from 6:30-8:30pm to get informed and to take action. Our next meeting is Feb 19. We will be joined by Sen Jamie Eldridge for the first part. He will share actions that can happen on the state level and ways we can help get the legislation over the finish line. The second half of our meeting will be devoted to taking action: we will primarily be packing whistles for ourselves and to distribute to our neighbors. Please bring a small donation to help cover the cost of whistles and materials especially for those who can’t come. We will also be collecting canned and dried packaged food to donate to community members in need.

Space is limited, please rsvp for exact address

Space is limited, so RSVP is required. If you would like to receive our emails on other events or join our group, you can go to our webpage and join our group there: indivisiblemaynard.org

A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Chelmsford Connected Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, 01824
We hope you can join us for an important and timely conversation on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 PM as we gather at the Chelmsford Library for our next meeting.

We are honored to welcome Kris Honeycutt, the Volunteer Coordinator for the International Institute of New England (IINE) Lowell. IINE does incredible, vital work right in our neighboring community, providing essential services and resettlement support to local refugees and immigrants.

During this presentation, Kris will share more about:-The core mission of IINE and the specific individuals and families they serve.-How we can get involved through hands-on volunteer opportunities. -Current, urgent needs for in-kind donations and organizing local donation drives.

Showing up for one another, extending our circle of care, and welcoming new neighbors is at the very heart of why Chelmsford Connected exists.

Whether you are looking for a steady volunteer role or want to help coordinate a neighborhood collection drive, this meeting will give us the concrete steps we need to take action together. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount for the space at the library.

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Tech Office Hours
2026-06-19 09:00 - 10:00
Swing Blue Alliance values your commitment to activism. We want to make sure you get the assistance that you need so you can focus on becoming an effective activist. Technology can certainly be a hurdle for many. The Swing Blue Alliance Tech Team is here to help. We will provide one-on-one assistance and answer any questions you may have every Friday from 9 AM to 10 AM.

Juneteenth Family Performance
2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
Visit the Concord Museum for a celebratory Juneteenth performance of the History of Hip Hop Dance from the acclaimed ensemble Illstyle and Peace Productions. Tracing hip hop dance styles from the late 70’s through today, this acclaimed ensemble teaches positive messages, including “Think It—Do It—Become It.” The performance celebrates the art and movement of hip hop and includes a funky blend of locking, breaking, popping, tap and house dancing, vocal percussions, D.J.ing, and modern and traditional dance forms.

Free | Advance Registration Required

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Weekly Postcard Action Hours hosted by Indivisible Outer Cape
2026-06-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellfleet Private Address
Turn your political worries into positive actions and help flip the House and Senate in 2026!

In early 2026, we are sending messages to voters highlighting the negative consequences of the Republican legislation and policies.

And we are encouraging progressives to register and vote!

As we get closer to the election, we will be getting out the vote.

Please join us to write postcards at Wellfleet Preservation Hall every, Friday morning 10:00-12:00.

This is a great way to help Dems win, preserve our democracy and enjoy some quality time with lovely like-minded activists. 🙂

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Juneteenth Open House at MFA Boston
2026-06-19 10:00 - 22:00 | MFA Boston, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Admission to the MFA is free for all Massachusetts residents on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Join us for performances, participate in art-making activities, catch a talk, see art, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted.

Drop-In Art Making and Activities

Clay Poem Jars

10 am–4 pm (last entry 3:45 pm)Huntington Lawn (rain location: Druker Family Pavilion)

Sculpt your own clay vessel and inscribe it with a poem to commemorate Juneteenth.

Juneteenth Buttons

10 am–4 pm (last entry at 3:45pm)Druker Family Pavilion (rain location: Shapiro Family Courtyard)

Use colorful collage materials and mixed media to create a wearable Juneteenth button!

Blackness Is Monumental!

11 am–4 pmRiley Seminar Room

Join Boston-based racial justice project Wee the People for an art-filled intergenerational workshop. Using recycled materials and found objects, create your own mini monument to Black art, culture, history, and experience.

Future Masters Chess Academy

11 am–4 pmCalderwood Courtyard

Future Masters Chess Academy uses chess to improve focus, thinking ability, and decision-making—both on and off the chessboard. Stop by and play chess. Try out a life-sized chess set and learn from masters of the game—including a state champion.

Performances

Jean Appolon Expressions: Ansanm Ansanm, Together Together

11:30 am–NoonShapiro Family Courtyard

Experience “Ansanm Ansanm, Together Together,” a vibrant medley of music and dance from Jean Appolon Expressions celebrating reflection, resilience, and Haitian culture. This performance uplifts the transformative power of Haitian folk dance while addressing global power and liberation. Dancers, musicians, and audiences share in a joyful expression of unity.

Performance begins with a procession in the Lower Rotunda that ends in Shapiro Family Courtyard.

Boston City Singers: Freedom

12:30–1 pmShapiro Family Courtyard

Boston City Singers presents “Freedom,” a program of spirituals and folk songs in honor of Juneteenth. Now in its 30th season, Boston City Singers gives young people high-quality musical programming and creative development opportunities within their communities. The Tour Choir is conducted by Jane Money and Kimani Lumsden.

ArtSpark Presents A.M Music

1 pm–1:45 pmGallery 168

Honor Black liberation and radical expression with performer A.M Music’s immersive experience and blending of musical genres. A.M Music raises awareness about mental health and illness within the Black community by creating music that expands conversations about representation and emotional honesty.

ArtSpark Presents Kay Wolf

2 pmShapiro Family Courtyard

Elevate your soul with a performance from singer-songwriter Kay Wolf that masterfully combines jazz and soul, creating a soundscape as luxurious as a day of self-care. Wolf brings a modern twist to classic sounds, making her work accessible and relevant to audiences today.

ArtSpark Presents Beat the Odds

2:30 pmGallery 168

See students from Beat the Odds perform and show off their hidden talents. Beat the Odds serves underresourced youth in Boston’s low-income communities by providing them with opportunities to explore creativity in a safe space. Young people have access to creative tools that inspire self-awareness and encourage healing from trauma.

ArtSpark is a community-powered event series based in Boston. Through live music and accessible community classes for all ages and experience levels, ArtSpark advances racial equity in the creative arts.

Hyde Square Task Force Ambassadors: Batey Comunitario

3 pmShapiro Family Courtyard

Enjoy a batey comunitario performance from Hyde Square Task Force Ambassadors, a dynamic ensemble of youth and teaching artists rooted in Afro-Latin traditions. Feel the energy of bomba, a genre and rich Afro–Puerto Rican tradition that creates dialogue between dancers, drummers, and song.

Storytelling

Blackness Is Monumental! Story Time

11 am and 3 pmRiley Seminar Room

Gather with Boston-based racial justice project Wee the People for a reading of author Nikkolas Smith’s award-winning 2023 picture book The Artivist, which explores how kids can combine art and activism in their daily lives. Recommended for families with children under ten.

ASL interpreter available at 3 pm

Tours and Talks

ASL Tour with Haptic Artist Takiyah Harris

10:30–11:30 amMeet in Sharf Visitor Center

Join Deaf Haptic artist Takiyah Harris for a guided tour of artworks across the collection by Black artists.

This tour is in American Sign Language with no English interpretation. Please e-mail access@mfa.org with questions.

Guided Tours

11 am, Noon, 1 pm, and 2 pmMeet in Sharf Visitor Center

Wondering where to start your visit? Experience the Museum on a 60-minute guided tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, look closely at artwork across the MFA’s collections. Learn more about old favorites and discover something new!

ASL interpreter available at noon

Spotlight Talk: The Juneteenth Promise and Black Artistic Genius

11:30 am–NoonGallery 132

Consider the gap between the promise of freedom and its arrival through the work of Black artists like Henry Ossawa Tanner, Edmonia Lewis, and contemporary voices. Reflect on the persistence of Black genius and the vigilant stewardship required to authentically reflect the American experience.

With Roberto Mighty, filmmaker, producer, and multimedia artist. His recent work includes the forthcoming documentary Edmonia Lewis: Forever Free and the We Were Here Too multimedia project.

ASL interpreter available

Spotlight Talk: The Boston Massacre

12:30–1 pmGallery 132

Look closely at Paul Revere’s 1770 engraving The Boston Massacre and learn about its significance to abolitionist movements of the 19th century and beyond.

With Christina Michelon, Pamela and Peter Voss Curator of Prints and Drawings.

ASL interpreter available

Spotlight Talk: Haiti–US Contributions and Connections

1:30–2 pmGallery 134

Learn about the intertwined histories of Haiti, the American Revolution, and US abolitionism, with particular focus on activity in Boston. Find out what lessons figures like Frederick Douglass and Massachusetts senator Charles Sumner took from the achievements of the Haitian Revolution to advance the abolitionist movement in New England.

With Charlot Lucien, artist, history instructor, storyteller, founder of the Haitian Artists Assembly of Massachusetts, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute scholar at UMass Boston.

ASL interpreter available

Spotlight Talk: Watson and the Shark and America 250

2:30–3 pmGallery 132

Discover how John Singleton Copley’s 1778 painting Watson and the Shark—a vision of Cuba painted in London by colonial Boston’s most famous artist—creates global connections in the MFA’s reimagined galleries of 18th-century Art of the Americas.

With Layla Bermeo, Kristin and Roger Servison Curator of American Paintings, Art of Americas.

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Resistance Book Club
2026-06-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Silver Unicorn Bookstore, 12 Spruce St, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720
Our current presidential administration seems intent on erasing critical aspects of American history, both historic injustice, and the struggles for freedom and democracy that are parts of our past. Led by community member and friend of the store Bob Van Meter, the Resistance Book Club will read works that tell important parts of that history.

The book club will meet on the third Friday of the month at 10:30 AM here at the store. The first meeting will be on Friday, February 20th, and the book pick will be The Second Founding by Eric Foner. It’s a concise history of the adoption of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which Foner argues should be seen as a second founding of the nation.

Juneteenth at The Robbins House
2026-06-19 12:00 - 15:00 | The Robbins House, 320 Monument St, Concord, MA, 01742
Visit The Robbins House for its 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on its front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom, resilience, and community.

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A core principle behind all Indivisible events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

De-ICE Hanscom Friday Standouts
2026-06-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Hanscom Rotary, Intersection of Old Bedford Rd and Hanscom Dr, Lincoln, MA
NEW, EARLIER TIME! Fridays from 1:00 to 2:30 at the Hanscom Rotary (intersection of Hanscom Dr. and Old Bedford Rd. in Lincoln, MA.) Please park along Old Bedford Road or Hanscom Drive without impeding traffic or blocking bike lanes.

De-ICE Hanscom is a coalition organizing peaceful standouts with the goal of eliminating ICE transport flights from Hanscom Field. ICE is using these flights to swiftly move immigrants out of New England in order to hinder effective legal representation.

Coalition groups include Boston Workers Circle, Concord Indivisible, Greater Assabet Indivisible Network (GAIN), Indivisible Acton Area, Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action (JALSA), Lexington Alarm, and Maynard Indivisible.

Sign up to get information and updates about our weekly standouts. We’ll keep you in the loop if we need to reschedule or cancel for weather or other considerations, and apprise you of our goals and progress.

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Juneteenth Celebration in Acton
2026-06-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720
Acton Congregational Church, 12 Concord Rd., Acton, MAand on the grounds of Acton Memorial Library

The theme is Black Art as a form of resistance, storytelling, and cultural preservation. Keynote Speaker is Adam Clayton Powell IV, Professor of Engineering at WPI and grandson of activist, pianist, and performer, Hazel Scott. Also featuring African Drumming on the lawn of the library and Spoken Word Poetry.

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Hosted by Acton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC), Acton’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Acton Memorial Library in partnership with Acton-Boxborough Regional High School, Black Student Union, and Acton Congregational Church.

Postcards for Democracy
2026-06-20 09:30 - 11:30 | New York Bagel Factory, 145 Great Rd, Acton, Massachusetts, 01720
Indivisible Westford and Indivisible Acton Area are teaming up to host a postcard party every Saturday morning! (Except July 4th). Join us to write, get coffee and a snack, or grab and go to do at home!

Campaigns will vary but will be in pursuit of flipping the US House an d US Senate. Packets are usually $10 for a set of 15 cards and stamps.
